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A street procession moves along a paved path lined with red-and-white striped barriers at a temple entrance. Several men play large two-headed drums carried on straps, and the lead drummer in a mustard-yellow shirt and white dhoti plays a long wooden pipe instrument. Others wear white dhotis and kurtas or a blue t-shirt, and some are barefoot. At left, a figure in orange robes stands near red curtains at the temple doorway, and green trees and a water tank sit behind them under a clear sky.

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December 31 20082008-12-31Photo of a procession along a concrete path beside a red metal fence with gold ornamental motifs. Four men lead the group playing drums: the front-left man wears a dark brown shirt and white dhoti with a green-edged border and a sacred-ash marking on his forehead; the next man in white shirt and white dhoti plays a small hand cymbal; the man on the right in a white shirt and white dhoti carries a drum slung over his shoulder, with a red cord-wrapped drum body. Other men in white shirts and dhotis follow behind, some carrying instruments. Greenery and a water tank stand in the background.2010-12-26December 11 20112011-12-11A dirt road procession moves between a white and red striped wall and a thatched hut beside an orange truck. Several musicians lead, playing a long horn or pipe and drums. The drummers wear white dhotis and shirts, one in maroon with a dark shirt, and one in a striped shirt with a dark cloth wrap. Behind them a larger group of people in white dhotis and white or yellow clothing walks along the road under palm trees. Pink flowering shrubs and washing hung on a rope are visible on the right.2009-12-28A photograph of a procession on a concrete path beside a small white temple building with a blue cloth hanging at its entrance. In the foreground, several men carry drums: a bearded man in a blue t-shirt and dark dhoti plays a drum held at his side, while men in white shirts and white dhotis, one with a pink sash, play drums and cymbals. Behind them, a group of people in saffron/orange robes walk along the path carrying long poles and a striped yellow-and-red parasol. A woman in an orange sari with a garland stands among them. A water tank sits on a pole overhead, with trees and greenery behind. Other men in white dhotis and shirts walk in the background.2008-12-31Outdoor procession on a dirt road at a temple complex. Musicians lead, one playing a long brass horn and others carrying drums slung over their shoulders, all in white dhoti and shirt. Behind them, a robed figure in saffron/orange garments with a garland walks beneath a large saffron-and-yellow umbrella held aloft, followed by many people in white and orange-red shawls. A yellow flag on a pole is at left, and a woman in yellow and white stands at right. Corrugated-roof buildings, water tanks and palm trees sit behind.2010-07-26December 28 20092009-12-28A photograph of a group of men walking barefoot along a paved path beside a red iron fence, playing ritual drums and cymbals. The lead man on the left wears a white dhoti and an orange-and-gold shawl and holds small cymbals. Next, a man in a peach-and-yellow checked shirt and yellow dhoti carries a large maroon drum slung at his side. A man in a dark green shirt and white dhoti beats a drum on his hip, and a man on the right in a white shirt and white dhoti plays a barrel drum with yellow trim. Several others behind wear white or striped clothing, forehead markings, and blue lanyards, and one raises a curved horn. Red walls and sculpted figures stand in the background.2011-12-12A photograph of a ceremonial procession moving along a paved path lined with red-and-white striped barriers. A bearded man in orange robes and an orange garland walks in the centre, flanked by other figures in saffron and orange clothing, some carrying long wooden poles. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts walk, and on the right a young drummer in a green shirt and white dhoti plays a large barrel drum with yellow straps while others follow with drums. A red curtain hangs on a small shrine building at left, with a water tank and trees behind.2008-12-23A photograph of a procession on a dirt road lined with coconut palms and a low fence. Musicians lead the way: a man in a black shirt and maroon lungi plays a small hand cymbal, several men beat large drums, and a man in a maroon shirt and cream dhoti plays a long wind instrument. Behind them women in white saris with yellow garlands walk barefoot, carrying brass pots, and men in white dhotis follow. A red-and-white striped gateway and a truck appear at left. About twenty people are visible, and none is identifiable as a person.2009-12-28July 11 20132013-07-11December 29 20082008-12-29